The upper door hinge pin fell out, due to the pin lock washer breaking, causing the door to fall. The hinge is installed upside down with the stop guard on the bottom due to the fender being in the way to install it right side up. As such the flimsy lock washer which holds the pin broke off allowing the pin to work its way down. Upon inspection of the other door pins, 2 of the remaining 3 were broken but had not yet fallen off. The doors are potentially harmful to anyone opening them and having them drop on a child or senior as well as the possible strain if held onto under these circumstances. Dt
2002 Mercury Sable body complaints
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I rented a ford sable from budget rent a car from 9-21-2002 thru 10-01-2002. On four occasions during that time, I cut my lower left leg rather severely (enough to produce running blood) on the car door. Upon closely examining the door, it is clear that the lower portion of it protrudes several inches inward in a sharply curved fashion with a very pointed tip. The door was not damaged in any way, and it opened and closed as intended. It is unrealistic to think that in 22 years of driving, that I would all of a sudden not know how to enter or exit an automobile. I've rented mercury sables on several occasions over previous years, and have never had that problem before in my life. I report that the car is a 2002 model, but it may be a 2003 model. It is my personal opinion that the matter warrants some investigation in order to prevent future injuries. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768041
I rented a ford sable from budget rent a car from 9-21-2002 thru 10-01-2002. On four occasions during that time, I cut my lower left leg rather severely (enough to prodcue running blood) on the car door. Upon closely examining the door, it is clear that the lower portion of it protrudes several inches inward in a sharply curved fashion with a very pointed tip. The door was not damaged in any way, and it opened and closed as intended. It is unrealistic to think that in 22 years of driving, that I would all of a sudden not know how to enter or exit an automobile. I've rented mercury sables on several occaisons over previous years, and have never had that problem before in my life. I report that the car is a 2002 model, but it may be a 2003 model. It is my personal opinion that the matter warrants some investigation in order to prevent future injuries. Mr
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